Communications agencies are my heartland

I spent over a decade working in marketing communications and PR agencies before establishing myself as a consultant, so I totally understand the pressures, the processes and the way agency people think.

I understand that you probably aren’t looking to have a social media expert on a retainer. I understand that margins are tight and you need to be able to charge my time out and make a profit on hiring me. And I understand that you’d like me to work with your staff and pass on my knowledge rather than do everything myself.

A tailored approach

I work with agencies both large and small on short-term projects or series’ of projects. I provide the freedom you need to call on me as and when you need help but with no obligation when you don’t.

I offer a reduced rate for agencies and charge by the hour to keep your costs to a minimum.

And I like to work hand-in-hand with your staff with the aim of bringing them up to speed, even if that means you no longer need to hire me. I love seeing people thrive, and I count that as a job well done.

Flexibility and confidence

I can also work in different ways with your clients depending entirely on your preferences. Some agencies like their clients to know that they’ve hired a social media expert just to help their business. Some want to white label me as their in-house digital guy. And others don’t want their clients to know at all. On this arrangement, I’m easy like Sunday morning.

So whether you’re working in a large or mid-sized agency, a small agency with just a few people, or whether you’re an independent consultant looking for help with a specific client or project, get in touch.

I’ve recently worked with…

“Paul is great at providing both a strategic view as well as making tactical recommendations for client programmes, especially the intricate relationship between PR, social media & content marketing. We work with Paul primarily to sense check our organic social/community management programmes on a monthly basis and it works well. He is hard working, reliable & good fun; he fits seamlessly into the team.”

Jim Hawker

MD, Threepipe

“Working with Paul is a really refreshing moment in my career. He is a rare breed of social & digital consultant in that his straight-talking approach & unwavering commitment to not doing the expected has been game-changing for his clients’ businesses. He is a hugely talented individual who is highly respected within the industry.”

Kate Gibson

Director, Cirkle

“Paul is great to work with. He applies his obvious digital expertise in a very common sense, straightforward way which is extremely refreshing. He takes on a brief with minimal fuss & quite simply gets the job done. You can’t ask for much more than that!”

James Clifford

MD, Clifford French